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Job Description

A research technician position is currently available in the laboratory of Dr. Kiyotake Ishikawa in the Cardiovascular Research Institute (CVRI) at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.

**About us** : In the Ishikawa lab, we study the safety and efficacy of new drugs using large animal models (mostly pigs) of heart failure. This is an essential step before testing promising drugs in humans to determine the right dose and administration route. Clinical imaging tools such as fluoroscopy, echocardiography and MRI are used in the lab to characterize heart function in vivo. We are also interested in understanding the pathological processes of heart failure and study myocardial tissue profiles after we collect them from the animal models.

We are one of the leading groups in cardiac gene therapy throughout the world and have more than 10 years of experience. Ongoing projects in the lab include: 1. Testing new gene therapy in pig heart failure models, 2. Improving gene therapy efficacy using physiological modifications, 3. Understanding the pathophysiology of various types of heart failure including ischemia, pressure-overload, cardiorenal syndrome, etc. The lab conducts in vivo pig experiments on a daily basis.

More information about the Ishikawa Lab can be found here:

http://labs.icahn.mssm.edu/ishikawalab/

Qualifications

+ Bachelors or Masters degree in science or related field required

+ 1 - 2 years of research/laboratory experience

+ Holding a veterinary technician license is a plus.

Responsibilities

We are seeking a highly organized and motivated Research Technician to support daily operations and experimental procedures in our laboratory. The ideal candidate will work closely with lab members on in vivo and post-mortem animal studies and contribute to maintaining a well-functioning lab environment. A strong interest in translational cardiovascular experiments and animal research is essential. Expected responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

+ Assist with surgical and non-surgical large and small animal procedures, including monitoring before, during, and after experiments.

+ Manage inventory, order and organize tools, drugs, and supplies

+ Maintenance and cleaning of the lab and lab equipment

+ Preparation and scheduling for experiment

+ Lab safety maintenance

+ Assisting with the preparation of reports, animal protocols, manuscripts etc

+ Participate in regular lab meetings

+ Performs other related duties

About Us

Strength through Unity and Inclusion

The Mount Sinai Health System is committed to fostering an environment where everyone can contribute to excellence. We share a common dedication to delivering outstanding patient care. When you join us, you become part of Mount Sinai’s unparalleled legacy of achievement, education, and innovation as we work together to transform healthcare. We encourage all team members to actively participate in creating a culture that ensures fair access to opportunities, promotes inclusive practices, and supports the success of every individual.

At Mount Sinai, our leaders are committed to fostering a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, fairness, and continuous learning drive positive change, improving the well-being of our staff, patients, and organization. Our leaders are expected to challenge outdated practices, promote a culture of respect, and work toward meaningful improvements that enhance patient care and workplace experiences. We are dedicated to building a supportive and welcoming environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and advance professionally. Explore this opportunity and be part of the next chapter in our history.

About the Mount Sinai Health System:

Mount Sinai Health System is one of the largest academic medical systems in the New York metro area, with more than 48,000 employees working across eight hospitals, more than 400 outpatient practices, more than 300 labs, a school of nursing, and a leading school of medicine and graduate education. Mount Sinai advances health for all people, everywhere, by taking on the most complex health care challenges of our time — discovering and applying new scientific learning and knowledge; developing safer, more effective treatments; educating the next generation of medical leaders and innovators; and supporting local communities by delivering high-quality care to all who need it. Through the integration of its hospitals, labs, and schools, Mount Sinai offers comprehensive health care solutions from birth through geriatrics, leveraging innovative approaches such as artificial intelligence and informatics while keeping patients’ medical and emotional needs at the center of all treatment. The Health System includes more than 9,000 primary and specialty care physicians; 13 joint-venture outpatient surgery centers throughout the five boroughs of New York City, Westchester, Long Island, and Florida; and more than 30 affiliated community health centers. We are consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, receiving high "Honor Roll" status, and are highly ranked: No. 1 in Geriatrics, top 5 in Cardiology/Heart Surgery, and top 20 in Diabetes/Endocrinology, Gastroenterology/GI Surgery, Neurology/Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Pulmonology/Lung Surgery, Rehabilitation, and Urology. New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai is ranked No. 12 in Ophthalmology. U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Children’s Hospitals” ranks Mount Sinai Kravis Children's Hospital among the country’s best in several pediatric specialties. The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is ranked No. 11 nationwide in National Institutes of Health funding and in the 99th percentile in research dollars per investigator according to the Association of American Medical Colleges. Newsweek’s “The World’s Best Smart Hospitals” ranks The Mount Sinai Hospital as No. 1 in New York and in the top five globally, and Mount Sinai Morningside in the top 20 globally.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer, complying with all applicable federal civil rights laws. We do not discriminate, exclude, or treat individuals differently based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors, and the communities we serve feel respected and supported. Our goal is to create a healthcare and learning institution that actively works to remove barriers, address challenges, and promote fairness in all aspects of our organization.

Compensation Statement

Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides a salary range to comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $58661 - $77125.98 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.